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JLess is always more. Take as little as possible. I have a Osprey Kestrel 38 which was about right for the extra clothes for a cold April. But towards the end of the trip in May, I was able to ship some things ahead and I could've done with a 30...
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JJesperK reacted to Gerundino's post in the thread By choice or dealing with the unexpected: how to sleep outside??? with
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For survival reasons; sleep with your clothes on, make sure you can unzip your sleeping bag very fast or leave it open. See if there is an escape route or save space when it is stil light. Have your head light by hand to blind somebody and get... -
JJesperK reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread By choice or dealing with the unexpected: how to sleep outside??? with Like.
I have occasionally slept outdoors through choice - mostly on the longer stages of less travelled routes like the Via de la Plata. If I think that is likely then I carry a bivi bag and a short self-inflating sleeping mat in addition to the...
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JA very high proportion of the pilgrims we speak to at the Pilgrims Office are first timers.. But then, many repeat pilgrims don't bother to collect a compostela.
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JYep i said one was enough didn't need more!
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JVery interesting indeed. The vast, vast majority of those I’ve met have been first timers. We’re having a hard time recalling anyone that had walked before, though I’m sure we must have! Even the Salvador (2x) was just first timers - including a...
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JJesperK replied to the thread Percentage of Return Pilgrims?.You are right about that. I have 3 compostelas but have walked 9 times.
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JJesperK reacted to emmarosegardner's post in the thread Walking the Camino as a shy person with Like.
Has anyone walked the Camino while "shy" or introverted? I (26 f, USA) am walking the Camino Frances in May 2025 mostly excited but also a bit nervous about the social aspect of the journey. I really want to meet and walk with new people during...
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JJesperK replied to the thread Backpack??.Those of us that have walked multiple caminos have all struggled with that issue. Depending on the season I would go for the Osprey Nebula 32 litres, the Patagonia Refugio 30litres between 1.may and 1.sep. They both weigh next to nothing and...
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JThis YouTuber has tons of great videos on negotiating the Madrid airport and other transportation options in Spain (and Portugal).
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